E36 camber plates

G-Lo408 · 01-09-2017, 09:09 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed before but I've been looking into getting camber plates and noticed that the E9x says it fits both E9x/E36 platform. Now all the E9x plates are over $500+ new but if you look into the E36 most are only $150+ depending on brand. Now I do know you get what you pay for but was wondering if the top hat is the same size and most importantly if they'll fit. Has anyone ever tried or heard of this being possible?

hayes180 · 01-09-2017, 10:08 PM

Which group are you looking at? I have ground control and they fit the E9X M3/ E8X 1M. I used E36 bump stops, those work, but not sure about putting E36 camber plates on a E9X.

Bimmerworld sells GCCP (used) when in stock for 349.

G-Lo408 · 01-09-2017, 10:27 PM

Nevermind I found the answer. They don't fit. As you said only the bump stops.

Fearce · 01-10-2017, 09:11 AM

I have GC camber plates that I'm replacing with a KW suspension if you'd like to work out a deal.

pbonsalb · 01-11-2017, 10:50 AM

Actually E36 plates may fit the E9x and vice versa. At least this is the case with the Vorshlag E36 and E9x plates. I think maybe a part needs to be changed.

G-Lo408 · 01-13-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Actually E36 plates may fit the E9x and vice versa. At least this is the case with the Vorshlag E36 and E9x plates. I think maybe a part needs to be changed.

That's what I've heard but I'm not too sure. Haven't found concrete evidence.

pbonsalb · 01-14-2017, 09:00 AM

I spoke to Vorshlag about it and this is what they said. You can buy interchange parts from them:

Yes, the main parts of the E36 camber plates are used on the E82 and E90 cars. But we do change a number of things to make the E36 parts fit the E90:

The spring perch is the most notable difference for use with OEM springs. For the E90/92 M3 / 1M the perch is shown above. The E90 non-M uses a different OEM style upper spring perch.

The "top ring" is thicker on the E90. This is to ensure that the camber plates + spring perches are the same stack up height as the OEM parts. The thicker top ring ensures the front ride height isn't lowered.

Lastly, we change the caster position of the bearing holder relative to the top plate on the E90, due to changes in the strut tower placement.

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G-Lo408 El Eme Tres! 25 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	E36 camber plates Not sure if this has been discussed before but I've been looking into getting camber plates and noticed that the E9x says it fits both E9x/E36 platform. Now all the E9x plates are over $500+ new but if you look into the E36 most are only $150+ depending on brand. Now I do know you get what you pay for but was wondering if the top hat is the same size and most importantly if they'll fit. Has anyone ever tried or heard of this being possible? __________________ Zero Ocho BMW Eme Tres
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hayes180 Captain 398 Rep 777 Posts Drives: E92 2013 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: MRLS, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [10.00]	Which group are you looking at? I have ground control and they fit the E9X M3/ E8X 1M. I used E36 bump stops, those work, but not sure about putting E36 camber plates on a E9X. Bimmerworld sells GCCP (used) when in stock for 349.
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G-Lo408 El Eme Tres! 25 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Nevermind I found the answer. They don't fit. As you said only the bump stops. __________________ Zero Ocho BMW Eme Tres
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Fearce Private First Class 36 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 VT2-625 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	I have GC camber plates that I'm replacing with a KW suspension if you'd like to work out a deal.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Actually E36 plates may fit the E9x and vice versa. At least this is the case with the Vorshlag E36 and E9x plates. I think maybe a part needs to be changed.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I spoke to Vorshlag about it and this is what they said. You can buy interchange parts from them: Yes, the main parts of the E36 camber plates are used on the E82 and E90 cars. But we do change a number of things to make the E36 parts fit the E90: The spring perch is the most notable difference for use with OEM springs. For the E90/92 M3 / 1M the perch is shown above. The E90 non-M uses a different OEM style upper spring perch. The "top ring" is thicker on the E90. This is to ensure that the camber plates + spring perches are the same stack up height as the OEM parts. The thicker top ring ensures the front ride height isn't lowered. Lastly, we change the caster position of the bearing holder relative to the top plate on the E90, due to changes in the strut tower placement.
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